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[[Image:Le Français 6.35.jpg|thumb|Manufrance Le Français 6,35 mm «de poche» (first version, without the charger).]]

The '''Le Français''' pistol by [[Manufrance]] was produced from 1913 till 1969, in a variety of calibres. It was mainly sold in France, primarily to the greater public but also to some officers of the [[French Army]] (during the [[Phony War]]), and to the [[Municipal Police (France)|French municipal police]]. In 1912, Etienne Mimard the Head of [[Manufrance]] (La Manufacture Française d'Armes et de Cycles de Saint Etienne) started development. Mr. Mimard obtained the patent for the first model (Modèle E) on August 6, 1913, with n° 472.505. Sales started in 1914 with the name "Le Français".

==Description==
It is loaded through a [[tip up barrel]] and after the first shot loads from the magazine. However, the first shot can only be loaded into the barrel since there is no way to manually pull back the slide. The trigger is double action only. The pistol was the first to function solely in [[Trigger (firearms)#Double-action|double action]].

* Manufrance "Le Français" modèle E (France – Pistol DAO in 1913 – 6.35 mm/[[.25 ACP]])
* Manufrance "Le Français" Franco (France – Pistol DAO – 6.35 mm/.25 ACP)
* Manufrance "Le Français" manumodèle (France – Pistol DAO – 6.35 mm/.25 ACP)
* Manufrance "Le Français" Type Policeman (France – Pistol DAO – 6.35 mm/.25 ACP)
* Manufrance "Le Français" Type francais-Champion (France – Pistol Selective mode DAO /SA – .25 ACP or [[.22LR]])
* Manufrance "Le Français" Type ARMEE (France – Pistol DAO – [[9 mm Browning Long]])
* Manufrance "Le Français" Type Français civil (France – Pistol DAO – 7.65 mm/[[.32 ACP]])
* Manufrance "Le Français" Type Français 50 (France – Pistol DAO – 7.65 mm/.32 ACP)
* Manufrance "Le Français" Type Français 7,65 (France – Pistol DAO – 7.65 mm/.32 ACP)




==References==

* Henrotin, Gerard – ''French LE FRANCAIS pistols explained'' – HLebooks.com, 2011.

==External links==
*[http://hlebooks.com/pinterest/francais.jpg LE FRANCAIS pistol model Policeman (infographic tech. drawing)]

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[[Category:Semi-automatic pistols of France]]
[[Category:.25 ACP semi-automatic pistols]]
[[Category:.32 ACP semi-automatic pistols]]
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 The '''Le Français''' pistol, made by [[Manufrance]], was produced from 1913 until 1969 and was chambered in a variety of calibers.  It was mainly sold in France, primarily to the public but also to some officers of the [[French Army]] (during the [[Phony War]]), and to France's municipal police. In 1912, Etienne Mimard, the Head of [[Manufrance]] (La Manufacture Française d'Armes et de Cycles de Saint Etienne) started development of the handgun. He obtained the patent for the first model (Modèle E) on August 6, 1913, with n° 472.505. Sales started in 1914 with the name "Le Français".
 == Operation & Additional Information ==
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 '''Note:''' Much of this was taken from the Wikipedia article (as of 2/22/2022) and translated to English, so there is possibility of mistranslation and strange formatting, etc.
 === Model List ===
-Again, the below model list may be inaccurate or incomplete but should serve as a basic approximation of models of Le Francais pistols that were produced. A couple of minor details are contradicted in upcoming sections, so more information is needed!
+The model list below may be inaccurate or incomplete but should serve as a basic approximation of models of Le Francais pistols that were produced. A couple of minor details appear to be contradicted in upcoming sections, so more information is absolutely needed!
 * Manufrance "Le Français" modèle E (France – Pistol DAO in 1913 – 6.35mm/[[.25 ACP]])
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 * Manufrance "Le Français" Type Français 50 (France – Pistol DAO – 7.65mm/.32 ACP)
 * Manufrance "Le Français" Type Français 7,65 (France – Pistol DAO – 7.65mm/.32 ACP)
 === Pocket Model ===
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 * '''Mass empty/loaded:''' 300 / 340 g
 * '''Capacity:''' 7 or 8 cartridges
 === "Policeman" Model ===
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 * '''Empty / loaded weight:''' 350 / 410 g
 * '''Capacity:''' 7 or 8 cartridges
 === "Champion" Model ===
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 * '''Empty / loaded weight:''' 462 / 503 g
 * '''Capacity:''' 7 or 8 cartridges
 === .32 ACP Model (?) ===
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 '''Capacity:''' 8 cartridges
-==References==
+== References ==
 * Henrotin, Gerard – ''French LE FRANCAIS pistols explained'' – HLebooks.com, 2011.

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 The '''Le Français''' pistol, made by [[Manufrance]], was produced from 1913 until 1969 and was chambered in a variety of calibers.  It was mainly sold in France, primarily to the public but also to some officers of the [[French Army]] (during the [[Phony War]]), and to France's municipal police. In 1912, Etienne Mimard, the Head of [[Manufrance]] (La Manufacture Française d'Armes et de Cycles de Saint Etienne) started development of the handgun. He obtained the patent for the first model (Modèle E) on August 6, 1913, with n° 472.505. Sales started in 1914 with the name "Le Français".
 * Manufrance "Le Français" modèle E (France – Pistol DAO in 1913 – 6.35&nbsp;mm/[[.25 ACP]])
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 == Operation & Additional Information ==
 The barrel is fixed by pin at the front and held at the rear by a spring lock, maneuverable by lever on the right side of the weapon, which allows when the latter is released, the raising of the barrel for the introduction of a cartridge, the bearing being ensured by a spring blade acting as a bridge, the barrel is released automatically also when the magazine is removed. (Translated from hidden section on the Wikipedia Page).
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 '''Note:''' Much of this was taken from the Wikipedia article (as of 2/22/2022) and translated to English, so there is possibility of mistranslation and strange formatting, etc.
 === Pocket Model ===

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 ==Description==
-It is loaded through a [[tip-up barrel|Tip-Up Barrel]] and after this first round, another loads from the magazine. The first shot can ''only'' be loaded into the barrel since there is no way to manually pull back the slide, which is certainly atypical. The trigger is double action only. The pistol was the first to function solely in [[Trigger (firearms)#Double-action|double action]].
+It is loaded through a [[Tip-Up Barrel|tip-up barrel]] and after this first round, another loads from the magazine. The first shot can ''only'' be loaded into the barrel since there is no way to manually pull back the slide, which is certainly atypical. The trigger is double action only. The pistol was the first to function solely in [[Trigger (firearms)#Double-action|double action]].
 * Manufrance "Le Français" modèle E (France – Pistol DAO in 1913 – 6.35&nbsp;mm/[[.25 ACP]])
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 '''Note:''' Much of this was taken from the Wikipedia article (as of 2/22/2022) and translated to English, so there is possibility of mistranslation and strange formatting, etc.
 === Pocket Model ===
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 * '''Capacity:''' 7 or 8 cartridges
-=== .32 ACP Version(?) ===
+=== .32 ACP Model (?) ===
 Only one model produced from 1950 to 1969, with 10,000 pistols produced(?). Suffered from tougher legislation. Footprint similar to [[Walther PPK]].
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 === "Army" Model ===
-The biggest of the Manufrance Le Français. Tested by the French Army in 1928 and 1933 but never adopted. Only 4,000 were produced between 1928 and 1939. The gun appeared to feature fins from 1932 on(?)
+The largest of the Manufrance Le Français pistols. Longer barrel, larger grip for higher capacity, etc. Tested by the French Army in 1928 and 1933 but never adopted. Only 4,000 were produced between 1928 and 1939. The gun appeared to feature fins from 1932 on(?)
 '''Dimensions (length x height):''' 20×13 cm

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 ==Description==
-It is loaded through a [[tip-up barrel]] and after this first round, another loads from the magazine. The first shot can ''only'' be loaded into the barrel since there is no way to manually pull back the slide, which is certainly atypical. The trigger is double action only. The pistol was the first to function solely in [[Trigger (firearms)#Double-action|double action]].
+It is loaded through a [[tip-up barrel|Tip-Up Barrel]] and after this first round, another loads from the magazine. The first shot can ''only'' be loaded into the barrel since there is no way to manually pull back the slide, which is certainly atypical. The trigger is double action only. The pistol was the first to function solely in [[Trigger (firearms)#Double-action|double action]].
 * Manufrance "Le Français" modèle E (France – Pistol DAO in 1913 – 6.35&nbsp;mm/[[.25 ACP]])

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 '''Note:''' Much of this was taken from the Wikipedia article (as of 2/22/2022) and translated to English, so there is possibility of mistranslation and strange formatting, etc.
-"Pocket model" Pocket model: basic version, the most compact. The form of the handle (handle?) modified in 1924. It was produced without interruption in copies. Was used extensively by the French Resistance during World War II.
+=== Pocket Model ===
-"Policeman": Variant of the previous one with an elongated barrel aimed at official markets and equipping NFB agents.
+Basic version, the most compact. The form of the handle (grip?) modified in 1924. It was produced without interruption in copies(?). Was used extensively by the French Resistance during World War II.
-"Le Français-Champion": Sport shooting version with an adjustable rise. She was sold from 1929 to 1934.
+* '''Dimensions (length x height):''' 11 × 8 cm
-**Dimensions (length x height): 24 x 11 cm
+* '''Cartridge:''' [[.25 ACP]] (6.35mm Browning)
-**Barrel: 15 cm
+* '''Barrel length:''' 6 cm
-**Empty/loaded weapon mass: 462/503 g
+* '''Mass empty/loaded:''' 300 / 340 g
-**Capacity: 7 or 8 cartridges
+* '''Capacity:''' 7 or 8 cartridges
-Only one model produced from 1950 to 1969 ({{formatnum:10000}} pistols). Suffered from tougher legislation. Footprint similar to [[Walther PPK]].
+=== "Policeman" Model ===
-*In [[9 mm Browning Long]]:
+Variant of basic model(?) with an elongated barrel aimed at official markets and equipping NFB agents.
-"Army Type": The biggest of the Manufrance Le Français. Tested by the French Army in 1928 and 1933 but never adopted. Only {{formatnum:4000}} were produced between 1928 and 1939. His gun received fins from 1932.
-**Dimensions (length x height): 20×13 cm
+* '''Dimensions (length x height):''' 15 x 8 cm
-**Barrel: 12.8 cm
+* '''Barrel:''' 8.4 cm
-**Empty/loaded weapon mass: 630/700 g
+* '''Empty / loaded weight:''' 350 / 410 g
-**Capacity: 8 cartridges
+* '''Capacity:''' 7 or 8 cartridges
 ==References==

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 == Models & Specifications ==
 In [[6,35 mm]] or [[.25ACP]] :
-« Modèle de poche » Pocket model: version de base, la plus compacte. The form of the poignée (handle?) modified in 1924. Elle fut produite sans discontinuité à exemplaires. Fut utilisé intensivement par la Résistance française durant la Seconde Guerre mondiale.
+"Pocket model" Pocket model: basic version, the most compact. The form of the handle (handle?) modified in 1924. It was produced without interruption in copies. Was used extensively by the French Resistance during World War II.
 **Dimensions (length×height): 11×8 cm
 **Barrel length: 6 cm
-**Mass discharged/charged : 300/340 g
+**Mass discharged/charged: 300/340 g
 **Capacity: 7 or 8 cartridges
-« Policeman » : Variante de la précédente avec un canon allongé visant les marchés officiels et qui équiper les agents de l'ONF.
+"Policeman": Variant of the previous one with an elongated barrel aimed at official markets and equipping NFB agents.
-**Dimensions (longueur x hauteur) : 15 x 8 cm
+**Dimensions (length x height): 15 x 8 cm
-**Canon : 8,4 cm
+**Barrel: 8.4 cm
-**Masse de l'arme vide/chargée : 350/410 g
+**Empty/loaded weapon mass: 350/410 g
-**Capacité : 7 ou 8 cartouches
+**Capacity: 7 or 8 cartridges
-« Le Français-Champion » : Version de tir sportif munie d'une hausse réglable. Il fut vendu de 1929 à 1934
+"Le Français-Champion": Sport shooting version with an adjustable rise. She was sold from 1929 to 1934.
-**Dimensions (longueur x hauteur) : 24 x 11 cm
+**Dimensions (length x height): 24 x 11 cm
-**Canon : 15 cm
+**Barrel: 15 cm
-**Masse de l'arme vide/chargée : 462/503 g
+**Empty/loaded weapon mass: 462/503 g
-**Capacité : 7 ou 8 cartouches
+**Capacity: 7 or 8 cartridges
-**Option : canon de rechange en [[.22 LR]]
+**Option: replacement gun in [[.22 LR]]
-*En [[7,65 Browning]] ou .32 ACP :
+*In [[7.65 Browning]] or .32 ACP:
-Un seul modèle produit de 1950 à 1969 ({{formatnum:10000}} pistolets). Souffrit du durcissement de la législation. Encombrement similaire au [[Walther PPK]].
+Only one model produced from 1950 to 1969 ({{formatnum:10000}} pistols). Suffered from tougher legislation. Footprint similar to [[Walther PPK]].
-**Dimensions (longueur x hauteur) : 15 × 12 cm
+**Dimensions (length x height): 15 × 12 cm
-**Canon : 8,3 cm
+**Barrel: 8.3 cm
-**Masse de l'arme vide/chargée : 630/700 g
+**Empty/loaded weapon mass: 630/700 g
-**Capacité : 6 ou 8 cartouches
+**Capacity: 6 or 8 cartridges
-*En [[9 mm Browning Long]] :
-« Type Armée » : Le plus gros des Manufrance Le Français. Testée par l'Armée française en 1928 et 1933 mais jamais adoptée. Produit à seulement {{formatnum:4000}} exemplaires entre 1928 et 1939. Son canon reçut des ailettes à partir de 1932.
+*In [[9 mm Browning Long]]:
-**Dimensions (longueur x hauteur) : 20×13 cm
+"Army Type": The biggest of the Manufrance Le Français. Tested by the French Army in 1928 and 1933 but never adopted. Only {{formatnum:4000}} were produced between 1928 and 1939. His gun received fins from 1932.
-**Canon : 12,8 cm
+**Dimensions (length x height): 20×13 cm
-**Masse de l'arme vide/chargée : 630/700 g
+**Barrel: 12.8 cm
-**Capacité : 8 cartouches
+**Empty/loaded weapon mass: 630/700 g
 ==References==
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 ==External links==
 *[http://hlebooks.com/pinterest/francais.jpg LE FRANCAIS pistol model Policeman (infographic tech. drawing)]

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 * Manufrance "Le Français" Type Français 7,65 (France – Pistol DAO – 7.65&nbsp;mm/.32 ACP)
-<!-- NOT QUITE SURE HOW TO TRANSLATE THIS PART, COMING BACK TO IT LATER * Le canon est fixé par goupille à l'avant et maintenu à l'arrière par un verrou à ressort, manœuvrable par levier sur la face droite de l'arme, qui permet lorsque ce dernier est libéré, le relèvement du canon pour l'introduction d'une cartouche, le relèvement étant assuré par une lame ressort faisant office de pontet, le canon est libéré automatiquement également lorsque l'on retire le chargeur.
+== Operation & Additional Information ==
- -->
 <!-- HIDING TECH DETAILS, FEEL FREE TO TRANSLATE
-==Versions==
 In [[6,35 mm]] or [[.25ACP]] :